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Buprenorphine versus methadone for the treatment of opioid dependence
Summary
Background
Opioid dependence is associated with substantial health and social burdens, and opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is highly effective in improving multiple outcomes for people who receive this treatment. Methadone and...
Implementation and workflow strategies for integrating digital therapeutics for alcohol use disorders into primary care: a qualitative study
Abstract
Background
Alcohol use disorders (AUD) are prevalent and often go untreated. Patients are commonly screened for AUD in primary care, but existing treatment programs are failing to meet demand. Digital therapeutics include...
Buprenorphine versus methadone for the treatment of opioid dependence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised and observational studies
Opioid dependence is associated with substantial health and social burdens, and opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is highly effective in improving multiple outcomes for people who receive this treatment. Methadone and buprenorphine are common...
Comparison of Treatments for Cocaine Use Disorder Among Adults
Key Points
Question What treatments for cocaine use disorder are associated with objective reductions in cocaine use among adults?
Findings In this meta-analysis of 157 clinical trials comprising 402 treatment groups and 15 842...
Esplorare le barriere terapeutiche sull'uso di metanfetamina in cristalli tra i giovani in Zimbabwe
L'abuso di sostanze tra i giovani è una delle maggiori preoccupazioni pubbliche nella salute globale. Questo studio si proponeva di esplorare le barriere terapeutiche tra i giovani in Zimbabwe.
I dati sono stati raccolti attraverso...
Tendenze nell'overdose e in altri decessi indotti da droghe in Australia
Questo rapporto presenta i dati più recenti e approfonditi sulle morti per overdose e indotte da droghe in Australia, che coprono il periodo dal 2002 al 2021. Si tratta del prodotto più recente di una serie di pubblicazioni annuali sulle...
Adolescent Substance Use and Risk Behaviours in the Mediterranean Region
Preface
The Council of Europe is the continent’s leading human rights organisation. It comprises 46 member states, 27 of which are members of the European Union. All Council of Europe member states have signed up to the European...
Esposizione precoce alla Cannabis e sue conseguenze a lungo termine nel cervello
Improving alcohol management in primary health care in Mexico
Abstract
Introduction
Alcohol screening, brief advice and referral to treatment (SBIRT) in primary health care is an effective strategy to decrease alcohol consumption at population level. However, there is relatively scarce evidence...
Bion’s Basic Assumption Groups in the Regimen Treatment of Addictions: Clinical Implications
This article provides reflection on the potential application of Bion’s model of basic assumption groups in patients undergoing midterm inpatient addiction treatment. The clinical implications are discussed in terms of the usability of Bion...
UK Drug Strategy
The International Journal of Drug Policy has published a special collection of articles focusing on UK drug strategy.
The collection includes:
- Introduction to special section on UK drug strategy
- Words matter: A commentary on the new...
Developing the Addiction Workforce in Africa: Progress and Issues
Una costante del tasso di eliminazione della buprenorfina più bassa è associata a un minore uso di oppioidi
Astratto
Si suggerisce che il desiderio di oppioidi sia correlato al tasso di riduzione dei livelli plasmatici di buprenorfina (BUP). Nessuno studio ha esplorato la costante del tasso di eliminazione della buprenorfina (BUP EL. R) come...
Barriers and facilitators to accessing substance use treatment for people who use drugs in the Muslim communities
This systematic review, published in drug and alcohol dependence explores the barriers and facilitators to accessing inpatient and community substance use treatment and harm reduction services for people who use drugs in Muslim communities...
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is associated with increased abstinence in substance use disorders and comorbid depression
BACKGROUND: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are associated with high rates of comorbid depression. Finding effective treatments for many of the substances of abuse is still an area of developing research. Repetitive transcranial magnetic...
Il gamma idrossibutirrato (GHB) come nuova tempesta per i professionisti della salute mentale e delle dipendenze: approfondimenti dai paesi in via di sviluppo
Fattori correlati alla frequenza al trattamento per uso di sostanze dopo l'intervento dell'allenatore di recupero tra pari nel pronto soccorso
Astratto
Introduzione
Un breve intervento con il supporto del coach di recupero tra pari è stato utilizzato per generare rinvii al trattamento del disturbo da uso di sostanze dal dipartimento di emergenza (DE). Questo studio...
Profiles of quality of outpatient care use, associated sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, and adverse outcomes among patients with substance-related disorders
Abstract
Background
This study identified patient profiles in terms of their quality of outpatient care use, associated sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, and adverse outcomes based on frequent emergency department (ED)...
Online Instructor-Led Pilot Course on Monitoring and Evaluation of Substance Use Prevention Interventions and Policies: Experiences and Perceptions of International Participants
INTRODUCTION: As the prevalence of substance use continues to rise all over the world amidst the ongoing pandemic, substance use prevention professionals are challenged to find alternative ways to enhance their knowledge and competence to...
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